NEW ACQUISITION ENABLES PINDEN TO OFFER NATIONWIDE ASBESTOS SERVICE
Pinden Ltd is now able to offer a full collection and disposal service across the whole of the UK, following its acquisition of Asbestos Waste Solutions (AWS). The move is a logical progression for the two companies which have worked closely together for many…
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LOCATE IN KENT CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Almost 3,000 jobs have been created or retained in Kent in the past year thanks to the work of Locate in Kent, the county’s investment promotion agency. In all, 2,864 job successes from 60 companies were recorded by the agency,…
MAIDSTONE BROKER CHOSEN TO LAUNCH HOME BUILDERS SCHEME
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has launched a national scheme for commercial home builders with Maidstone based MPW Insurance Brokers. The Home Builders Scheme, provides specialist policy wordings that cater for clients’ specific needs. With 30 years of experience…
KSP CHARITY MOUNTAIN CLIMBER TO FLY THE FLAG FOR KENT COMPANIES
Debbie Cameron, Manager of the Kent Branch of the Institute of Directors, will be flying the flag for Kent Science Park in June, when she climbs Mount Elgon in Africa to raise money for charity. Once she reaches the summit,…
CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW CELEBRATES CENTURY OF SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE
As part of its centenary celebrations, East Malling Research has been awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt Flora medal by the Royal Horticulture Society at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, which is also enjoying its 100th anniversary. The Fruit of the…
CROWE CLARK WHITEHILL NAMED AUDITOR OF THE YEAR
Crowe Clark Whitehill, which has offices in Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone, triumphed at the 2013 FDs’ Excellence Awards, hosted by Real Business and the ICAEW. The firm, which has seen a number of award wins since the beginning of the…
OLYMPIC GOLD FOR KENT BASED GUIDELINE LIFT SERVICES
Kent-based company, Guideline Lift Services, is pleased to announce that it was the main supplier of lift and escalator maintenance and first response services (Olympic Park) to the London 2012 Games. Guideline was instructed to ensure 68 lifts of varying…
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ARDO’S CARBON REDUCTION COMMITMENT BEARS FRUIT
Frozen fruit and vegetable specialist Ardo UK has further boosted its green credentials after reducing its carbon footprint by five per cent. The Charing-based company’s long-held commitment to help combat climate change through the adoption of environmentally-friendly technologies and techniques…
8POINT3 UNVEILS LUMITEL AT NEMEX ENERGY LIVE
An industry first for the LED lighting market was launched at last week’s NEMEX energyLive show at Birmingham’s NEC by Dartford-based 8point3. Lumitel allows 8point3 to remotely monitor energy-saving LED lighting systems installed for commercial and industrial clients, helping it…
UK’S FIRST CARBON NEUTRAL CHEESE FROM WINTERDALE CHEESEMAKERS
Kent Celebrates the Launch of the UKs First Ever Carbon Neutral Cheese from Winterdale Cheesemakers. Celebrities, eco-supporters and lovers of good cheese celebrated the launch of the UKs first ever carbon neutral cheese on Friday 19 April 2013, produced by…
KENT SCIENCE PARK INVESTING £10.5M IN GROWTH
Kent Science Park is sending the message that Kent is a place where businesses can come to expand, as it invests over £10.5 million in developing space onsite. The developments, which will take place over the course of the next…
INCREASED PACKING CAPACITY AT ASHFORDS ARDO UK
A new bulk packing line has brought increased flexibility to frozen fruit and vegetable specialist Ardo UK. The facility at the company’s factory and cold store in Charing, near Ashford, is able to handle up to 400 cases an hour,…
PRAISE FOR KENT LAWYERS CHARITABLE WORK
A commitment to helping seriously ill children and their families has won a Kent law firm national recognition. Whitehead Monckton, which has offices in Maidstone and Tenterden, has been shortlisted in the Business Charity Awards for its close work with…
VERTEX LAWS JO OWEN WINS FUTURE LEADER AWARD
Vertex Law’s Jo Owen has been labelled a leader of the future after picking up a trophy at a legal sector awards ceremony. The Kings Hill firm’s Chief Information Officer took home the title of Future Leader at TheKnowList’s 2013…
KENT CAMPAIGN WINS PRESTIGIOUS TRAVEL AWARD
A striking campaign featuring images of Kent run across London in 2012 to raise awareness of the county as a great place to visit won a coveted Silver Award in the Travel Marketing Awards announced on Thursday (March 21). Visit…
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KENT SCIENCE PARK PLANNING TO BUILD ON SUCCESS IN 2013
After continuing to successfully buck the property trend in 2012, Kent Science Park (KSP) is optimistic about further developments in 2013. Growth in the scientific and technology sectors is one of the key successes that KSP saw last year, a…
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TOPPING OUT OF FIRST PHASE OF KENT INST. OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Kent Institute of Medicine & Surgery (KIMS), the £85m state-of-the-art hospital set to transform acute and specialist health provision in the county, has reached a major construction milestone following its ‘topping out’ ceremony. The event, held on Monday 11 February,…
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ENEVIS PRAISES RAINWATER HARVESTING AFTER WATER BILL HIKE
Low carbon and energy-saving experts Enevis are urging businesses and homeowners to tap into rainwater harvesting technology to help offset the introduction of above-inflation rises to water bills. The Dartford-based business, which specialises in renewable energy systems, made the call…
VISIT KENT SHORTLISTED FOR TOP INBOUND TOURISM AWARD
Visit Kent has been shortlisted for a top travel trade award in recognition of its work in attracting and welcoming overseas visitors to the county during 2012. The county’s tourism champions, based in Canterbury, are competing against three other nominations…
KENT BASED ENEVIS SAY GREEN SCHEME IS THE REAL DEAL
Renewable energy expert Enevis has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Green Deal, which aims to help homeowners cut costs and carbon emissions. The eco-friendly scheme, which provides UK property owners with funding to spend on a wide range of…
